YMS Liberal Arts Foundation Level Classes
Unlock the World of Literature
The Yangming School of Liberal Arts offers an enriching foundation-level program designed to build essential literary skills in young scholars. Using McDougal Littell's Introduction to Literature as the primary text, this level serves as a gateway to deeper literary exploration.
Program Structure
The Foundation Level consists of three comprehensive modules, each spanning 20 weeks
II. Beginner's Literary Analysis
An introduction to analytical thinking, where students explore settings, themes, symbolism, and figurative language in selected texts
III. Beginner's Poetry Studies
A dive into the rhythm, structure, and expressive power of poetry, helping students appreciate and interpret poetic works
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Interactive Learning Experience
At YMS Liberal Arts, students develop their critical reading and writing skills through
In-Class Reading & Annotation
Engaging with texts through guided reading and reflective annotation to enhance comprehension.
Encouraging thoughtful dialogue and exchange of ideas about the stories.
Class Discussions
Weekly Short Response Writing
Strengthening writing skills by responding to literary works with precision and insight.
Outstanding student writing will be automatically submitted to YMS Publishing for online dissemination as blog entries. Once a student accumulates more than 20 pieces—whether creative works or critical analyses—YMS Publishing will compile them into a professionally formatted book, complete with an ISBN, officially recognizing the student as a published author.
Publication Opportunity
Your Writing Deserves Recognition
Not just in print, but in profit
As a published author with YMS Publishing, you’ll receive royalty payments, ensuring that your talent and hard work are rewarded every step of the way.
This program lays a solid foundation for students to progress toward advanced literary analysis and writing mastery. Join us and embark on a journey into the world of literature!